Things To Do Around Town

7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd. Special service will feature special music, a message of hope and the singing of Silent Night to Candlelight. For more information, 410-641-2186.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service

8 p.m., The Fountains, Salisbury. The Soul Discovery Church invites the community to a celebration filled with music and a special youth presentation. After the service, there will be desserts and live music with area artists Sean Pietras and Sound Belief and complimentary Christ-mas photos by Blue Bug Photogra-phy. Nursery available. For more information, 443-614-4585 or visit www.souldiscovery.com.

Dec. 28: Life After Loss
Support Group

11 a.m., The Community Church at Ocean Pines, room 38, 11227 Race Track Rd., Berlin. Life After Loss is a non-denominational support group that meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. If you would like help coping with any type of loss you are invited to attend. For more information, 410-641-5433.

Dec. 28: TOPS Meeting

5 p.m., Ocean City Library. TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss and provides education on health issues. For more information, 443-365-4722.

8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Main St. & Broad St., Berlin. Berlin will transform into a mini Times Square with dancing in the streets, music, food, refreshments and entertainment. For more information, 410-641-4775.

Jan. 4: TOPS Meeting

5 p.m., Ocean City Library. TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss and provides education on health issues. For more information, 443-365-4722.

11 a.m., The Community Church at Ocean Pines, room 38, 11227 Race Track Rd., Berlin. Life After Loss is a non-denominational support group that meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. If you would like help coping with any type of loss you are invited to attend. For more information, 410-641-5433.

Jan. 11: TOPS Meeting

5 p.m., Ocean City Library. TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss and provides education on health issues. For more information, 443-365-4722.

1-5 p.m., American Legion Post #166, 24th St. & Phildelphia Ave., O.C. To benefit the troops overseas with phone cards to call home. Great food, music and dancing. Cost: $26, each. For tickets or more info, 410-208-9514 or 410-641-7667.

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